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    Study Explores Mentions of Substance Use, Mental Health in Pop Music Since 2013

    New research presented today at the American Psychiatric Association’s Annual Meeting examines trends in the way popular music reflects national trends in substance use and mental health. Because of their cultural impact, pop songs shape how substance use is discussed and can potentially serve as an important public health tool to help reduce stigma and promote healthy habits.

    What are Eating Disorders?

    Learn about eating disorders, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and answers to common questions.

    Working with Muslim Patients

    Learn more about how cultural differences affect the mental health treatment and outcomes for treating Muslim patients experiencing mental illness.

    Cataract Surgery and Hearing Aids May Help Reduce the Risk of Dementia in Older Adults

    • Patients and Families

    Dementia affects an estimated 50 million people worldwide and about 4 million in the U.S., about 9% of adults 65 or older. In the past, several factors have been identified that reduce the risk of dementia, including educational level, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, obesity, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, depression, social isolation. Recent research says that in older adults, treatments for hearing and vision problems can also help reduce the risk of dementia.

    ‘Outbreak’ of Sudden Tics Among Teen Girls

    Researchers in several countries are reporting that the pandemic has triggered an increase in the number of teen girls with tic-like behaviors that are severe, frequent and disabling.

    New APA Resource Document Highlights Quality and Safety Considerations in the Use of Seclusion or Restraint

    • Serious mental illness, What APA is Doing For You

    Seclusion or restraint is used as an intervention of last resort in the management of severe agitation (e.g., violence) in patients. Both are highly regulated by local, state, and federal law and other health care accreditation organizations. Patients, families, and psychiatrists may be concerned about these interventions as they can cause significant psychological distress and/or physical injury as well as perpetuate the stigma of mental illness. The APA recognizes these concerns, and has devel

    Committee on Reimbursement for Psychiatric Care

    The Committee on Reimbursement for Psychiatric Care is charged with advising and informing APA policy development and advocacy efforts regarding public and private sector reimbursement, with a particular focus on new payment models.

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